tuck-shop

[ tuhk-shop ]

noun

, British.

1. a shop where pastry, candy, or the like is sold.

tuck shop

noun

1. a shop, esp one in or near a school, where food such as cakes and sweets are sold

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuck-shop¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Afterwards, the band were taken for a meal in the tuck shop and were shown Bloomfield's typically spartan dorm room.

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He called in the tuck shop for his usual selection of sweets - pink shrimp, flying saucers, sherbet.

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PC Dwyer went to the tuck shop on 21 January and after putting some money in the cash tin, removed two packets of Jaffa Cakes, the panel heard.

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A police officer is to face a misconduct hearing after being accused of taking Jaffa Cakes from a charity tuck shop without paying.

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But arguably one of her most innovative Red Roses contributions has been off the field - as the co-founder of the England camp's tuck shop.

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